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The Law meets Popular CultureSat, 26 Oct 2013 00:25:57 +0000http://backend.userland.com/rss092enShould NFL Television Commercials Feature Head Collisions?ESPN Monday Night Football Commercial Features Three-way Head Collision
Two months after agreeing to settle a brain injury lawsuit for three quarters of a billion dollars, an ESPN NFL television commercial features the type of high impact head collision that is believed to cause traumatic brain injuries. USLaw.com slowed down ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/espn-nfl-commercial-features-violent-head-collision/?p=264
Banksy New York UWS Hammer Boy Covered with Plexiglass Then GarbageLandlord protects. Tenant Ignores.
Graffiti artist cum Street artist Banksy continues his month long "New York Residence" with a stencil painting of a simulated carnival hammer strength test on the brick face of an Upper West Side building housing a Design Shoe Warehouse (DSW). At the end of "Hammer ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/banksy-new-york-uws-hammer-boy-covered-with-plexiglass-then-garbage/?p=257
Is NSA Leaker Edward Snowden an Expert?
Appears the Guardian newspaper failed to vet computer skills of NSA Leaker Edward Snowden, asserting simply, without supporting evidence beyond their reporters self-acknowledged ill-equipped observation:
A master on computers, he seemed happiest when talking about the technical side of surveillance, at a level of detail comprehensible probably only to fellow communication ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/is-nsa-leaker-edward-snowden-an-expert/?p=254
Andrew Auernheimer’s Arithmetic Crime against the Government: A Primer
Weev's tale weaves the same legal path as Aaron Swartz's, even while his tactics-- and fortitude-- are bolder
While not as widely a sympathetic a personality to all, Andrew Aurenheimer's plight ought to arouse concern and action among anyone who mourns the circumstances of Aaron Swartz's unfortunate prosecution:
"The controversial hacker's punishment ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/andrew-auernheimers-arithmetic-crime-against-the-government-a-primer/?p=253
NYPD Challenged for False Stop-and-frisk Arrest of Critic
A week before the the Center for Constitutional Right’s class action suit challenging the legality of the New York City Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policy is scheduled to begin (Floyd v. City of New York), Brooklyn resident Kaylan Pedine filed the latest suit today against the City for civil rights violations.
A ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/nypd-challenged-for-false-stop-and-frisk-arrest-of-critic/?p=252
Federick County Officers Jewell, Rochford, and Harris Still Serving Without Answering Questions about Regal Cinema guest’s Death
Frederick County Sheriff's Office spokesman Cpl. Jennier Bailey asserted three officers involved in the post-arrest asphyxiation death of Regal Cinema "holdover" customer Robert Ethan Saylor have not been compelled to make statements in the case before resuming regular work duty due to their rights under Maryland's so-called "Law Enforcement Officers' ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/federick-county-officers-jewell-rochford-and-harris-still-serving-without-answering-questions-about-regal-cinema-guests-death/?p=251
After Mideast Revolutions, To the Victor go the… Thanks Bush may have promoted the Iraq War as a beach head of democracy in the Middle East and his Secretary of Defense may be disclaiming the current Administration's role in recent events-- telling a CNN interviewer Obama's Nobel Prize was awarded on hope after he ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/to-the-victor-go-the-thanks-after-mideast-revolutions/?p=250
What the iPhone Leak and iPad Breach have to do with the Oil SpillWhen a journalist's home office is raided by the state of California for his coverage of a next generation consumer product that rubbed it's manufacturer (Apple Inc.) the wrong way and a publicist is arrested by the FBI for exposing a security flaw in the website of a telecommunications company ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/what-the-gawker-iphone-and-goatse-att-website-flaw-story-have-to-do-with-the-bp-oil-spill/?p=242
Daily Pop Justice June 25, 2010: The Anniversary Report
On anniversary of Michael's death, Joe Jackson will file wrongful death lawsuit against Dr. Conrad Murray.
Judge orders Lindsay Lohan to appear in court to talk about her involvement in a 2007 car crash -- of course, after her probation hearing.
Mel Gibson files restraining order against his ex-girlfriend.
Another "he-said, she said:" ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/daily-pop-justice-june-25-2010-the-anniversary-report/?p=240
Daily Pop Justice June 24, 2010: Relationships Gone Sour
Joan Rivers sued by former manager for defamation in recent film, "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work."
Mariah Carey's veterinarian sues for $30,000 still owed by the singer for dog care.
Nas owes ex-wife Kelis $300,000 in alimony and mortgage payments.
Will.i.am's Bentley burglarized in Hollywood Hills.
UFC fighter Chuck Liddell sues clothing company ...http://www.uslaw.com/pop/daily-pop-justice-june-24-2010-relationships-gone-sour/?p=238